Optometric Technician – Patient Care & Career Growth

Katzen Eye; Lutherville (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, optical coverage

401K

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parking

Team oriented culture

Career ladder

Job summary

Katzen Eye Group in Lutherville, MD is seeking a patient-focused Optometric Technician for our Lutherville office, with the option to float to nearby locations. This role offers no late evenings, no major holidays or Sundays, and a robust benefits package.

You will assist the Optometrist by documenting patient information in the Electronic Health Record, taking ocular measurements, and administering treatments as ordered by the physician.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in an optometric workup.
• Willing to travel to other offices occasionally.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-organized, team player with great attention to detail.
• Superior computer skills.
• Energetic with positive attitude.
• Must be able to walk and stand for eight hours.
• Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly lit setting.

Responsibilities

• Initial work up of patients such as gathering chief complaint, ocular and systemic history, past family and social history and complete review of systems.
• Measuring visual acuities, intraocular pressures, confrontational fields, EOMS, and more.
• Performing external slit lamp examination and administering eye drops.
• Scribe in electronic medical records format to document the patient visit and examination.
• Assist with stocking supplies, ensuring cleanliness of patient exams room and other administrative or clinical duties as assigned.

Skills

Optometric knowledge

Patient care

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Katzen Eye Group in Lutherville, MD is seeking a patient-focused Optometric Technician for our Lutherville office, with the option to float to nearby locations. This role offers no late evenings, no major holidays or Sundays, and a robust benefits package.

You will assist the Optometrist by documenting patient information in the Electronic Health Record, taking ocular measurements, and administering treatments as ordered by the physician.